Francesca Polini, BACP
Integrative psychotherapist supporting trauma and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- English and Italian
About Francesca Polini
Francesca Polini is a London-based psychotherapist registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings five years of clinical experience to her work. Her practice is shaped by a long personal and professional journey across several countries, which has deepened her sensitivity to cultural differences and the complex ways identity and belonging develop over time. This international perspective informs an open, curious approach to exploring how past relationships and life transitions influence present difficulties.
Francesca offers an integrative style that weaves together attachment-based, client-centered, hypnotherapy, Jungian and psychodynamic ideas, tailoring interventions to the needs of each person. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people facing issues related to adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, attachment and codependency. Fluent in English and Italian, she brings particular interest to relational themes such as abandonment, blended family challenges, communication and commitment issues. Francesca aims to create an empathic environment where exploration, meaning-making and gradual change can unfold at a pace that suits the individual.
Francesca offers an integrative style that weaves together attachment-based, client-centered, hypnotherapy, Jungian and psychodynamic ideas, tailoring interventions to the needs of each person. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people facing issues related to adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, attachment and codependency. Fluent in English and Italian, she brings particular interest to relational themes such as abandonment, blended family challenges, communication and commitment issues. Francesca aims to create an empathic environment where exploration, meaning-making and gradual change can unfold at a pace that suits the individual.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Francesca Polini have?
Francesca Polini has five years of clinical experience.
Is Francesca Polini a registered therapist?
Yes. Francesca Polini holds membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Francesca Polini provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Italian.
Where is Francesca Polini located?
Francesca Polini is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Francesca Polini as my therapist?
You can work with Francesca Polini through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Francesca Polini work with international clients?
Yes, Francesca Polini works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Francesca Polini cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work
Francesca draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape expectations, emotional responses and patterns in current relationships. This approach helps people understand and shift repeating dynamics that contribute to anxiety, intimacy difficulties and fears of abandonment.She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening, respect and collaboration; it supports people who need a nonjudgmental space to clarify values, build self-esteem and find their own solutions. When appropriate, hypnotherapy may be offered as a complementary tool to support relaxation, focus and access to emotional material that can be difficult to reach in ordinary conversation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Francesca treats selection of methods as a collaborative process, adapting techniques to each person’s needs, goals and preferences and reviewing progress together so the therapy remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy or geographically dispersed lives. For many people, these remote formats increase accessibility and continuity of care while allowing therapists and registered professionals to maintain a consistent, engaged working relationship.